How I travel… with writer Isabel Allende

The best travel advice comes from the people who have done it all before. In this series, we ask well-traveled experts for their tips and advice.  Writer Isabel Allende (often referred to as "the world's most widely read Spanish-language author") is currently on a book tour promoting her newest novel, Violeta. We caught up with her recently…

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10 day trips from Vancouver: see more of British Columbia

There's so much to see and do in Vancouver that you might forget to check out what the surrounding area has to offer. A transport hub with great access to the rest of British Columbia, the West Coast metropolis is the perfect jumping-off point for day trips for foodies, history buffs, outdoor adventurers and more. Here are…

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Our LGBTIQ+ guide to Denver

Known as the Mile High City due to its altitude (and, more cheekily, its laid-back attitude toward cannabis), Denver is a wonderfully quirky and inclusive destination for LGBTIQ+ visitors. The largest city for hundreds of miles in any direction, Denver serves as the rough-around-the-edges promised land for queer folks from all over. The best of…

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The 12 best things to do in Morocco

Morocco is a country of dazzling diversity, from its ancient cities and craggy mountain ranges to rolling deserts and deserted beaches.  One day you could be scaling Toubkal, North Africa’s highest peak, the next you could be meeting designers in Marrakesh, riding the Atlantic rollers in Essaouira, strolling through the twisting blue alleyways of Chefchaouen,…

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Nuremberg vs Cologne: what’s the best Christmas market in Germany?

What is the best Christmas market in Germany? For those in the know, two names always crop up as can't-miss experiences: Cologne and Nuremberg.  We asked two passionate, local writers to convince us that their hometown is the best place to experience a bit of Christmas cheer. So which is the best Christmas market in…

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8 ways to get off the beaten track in Egypt

One of the cradles of civilization, Egypt has a bounty of ancient monuments that’s unparalleled anywhere else in the world. The names of Egypt’s big-hitters – the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, King Tut and the Valley of the Kings – are known by millions around the globe who might never even set foot in…

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A reason to travel to Madeira in November: a new direct flight from the US

Dubbed the “pearl of the Atlantic”, Madeira — an island located about 670 miles (1078 km) off the Portuguese coast ⁠— has plunging green valleys and tranquil ocean bays that help it live up to the name.  Sun-chasing Europeans flock there year-round thanks to the subtropical climate ⁠— 70°F (21°C) on average, all year ⁠— but this beautiful…

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Explore these 8 ‘haunted’ places in the USA in time for Halloween

While many celebrate Halloween with quirky-kitschy revelry at pumpkin festivals and costume parties, others take the season to the next level, connecting with the spirits at the heart of what the holiday is about.  Ghostly encounters have been reported in many locations across the US, and here are eight places around the country that are…

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22 things to know before going to Jamaica: etiquette, safety and epic nightlife

Pulsating reggae and dancehall beats aside, Jamaica’s natural beauty – gorgeous beaches, jungle-covered mountains, tropical waterfalls – and world-renowned culinary scene is what sets it apart from other islands in the Caribbean.  That said, the island’s fame as a musical powerhouse goes hand-in-hand (at times) with its reputation for gang violence. As someone who worked…

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